Political Digital Media Strategist

About the job Sage Media is seeking a Digital Strategist to join our team of collaborative, campaign-tested professionals. We are a full-service political media buying agency that works with Democratic candidates and committees across the country, partnering on everything from local city council races to statewide and national candidate & advocacy campaigns. Why Sage? Values-driven innovation We combine progressive values with technical expertise to create strategic media campaigns that deliver results. Our focus is on securing victories where they matter most-championing reproductive rights, fighting for public education and health care, and protecting ballot access. The campaigns we run matter, and so does how we run them. You'll join a team committed to thoughtful planning, meaningful client service, and measurable impact. Precision and excellence We're not just media buyers; we're full-stack strategists. Our team is a collective of digital experts and seasoned political operatives dedicated to driving client success. You will be part of a collaborative environment where every team member plays a vital role. Working closely with colleagues and vendors, you'll ensure every placement delivers real value and that no task falls through the cracks in our pursuit of high-quality, detail-driven results. Investment in our team At Sage, we are defined by our curiosity, clarity, and commitment to our craft. We invest directly in your professional growth with targeted training and an environment that fosters learning through hands-on experience. We encourage every team member to step up, stretch their skills, and help develop better processes and more innovative strategies. Here, your development and our clients' success go hand in hand. It will be your responsibility to: Build and own comprehensive media plans that align with strategic objectives, budget constraints, and audience targeting priorities across Google Ads, Meta, and DSPs (The Trade Desk, StackAdapt, DV360) Translate campaign goals into channel mix, flighting, and budget allocation recommendations Develop audience strategy and targeting frameworks, including segmentation and data partner selection Stand up and manage campaigns in-platform

• build campaign structures, traffic assets, and tag for tracking
• partnering with ad ops to ensure optimization and pacing Analyze campaign results and lead client-facing reports, presentations, and strategic recommendations Serve as a strategic point of contact for clients, communicating performance narratives and optimization rationale Collaborate cross-functionally with linear, competitive, and finance teams to ensure integrated, coordinated campaign execution

Salary & Benefits:

Salary Range:

$68,000

• $80,000 per year, with a competitive end-of-cycle bonus Generous PTO and paid Federal holidays Company-sponsored health plan with substantial employer contribution Fully funded dental and vision insurance A fully remote team that takes collaboration and care seriously-we like each other, and we want you to like it here too.

Apply at:

https://forms.monday.com/forms/1d8daeecea5edb2d133f6ae490e2087b?r=use1 This is a 2026 cycle, salaried, and benefits-eligible position. Sage Media is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team and an equitable, inclusive work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic.

Requirements Our ideal candidate brings:

1-3 years of experience in digital media for political campaigns, IEs, committees, or agencies Familiarity with the political digital landscape

• especially platforms, regulations, and industry norms Hands-on experience in Google Ads, Meta, and/or DSPs (TTD, StackAdapt, DV360, Basis, etc.)
• comfortable building campaigns and trafficking assets in-platform Strong media planning instincts: pricing models, ad types, audience segmentation, and key performance metrics Exceptional spreadsheet skills (Google Sheets and/or Excel)
• confident with formulas, pacing sheets, and campaign trackers Excellent written and verbal communication, with a track record of presenting performance data clearly to clients and internal teams Strong organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines across multiple workstreams Comfortable working independently in a remote setting, with an instinct for when to ask questions or bring in support Nice to have: experience with CM360, TargetSmart, L2, or Catalist; SQL/Python or other data skills; familiarity with AI tools (e.

g., ChatGPT, Claude) for workflow automation, or data analysis Along with these attributes, we value across the team: Careful attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving approach Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines in a campaign-paced environment Enthusiasm for learning new tools and sharpening existing skills A collaborative spirit and respect for cross-functional teamwork Clear, timely, and professional communication

• internally and externally A positive attitude (and the sense of humor to survive campaign season)